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Page 5 of 21 EDA & City Council Approved August 21, 2017 by financial statements and projections. • Letter of Commitment from applicant pledging to complete the project during proposed project duration, if the loan application is approved. • Letter of Commitment from other financing sources stating terms and conditions of their participation in the project if applicable. • Sufficient collateral. c. All other information as required in the application and/or additional information as may be requested by the Economic Development staff. d. Project compliance with all city codes and policies. e. Microloan Objectives - In addition to quality job and wage creation/retention requirements, the applicant must meet all Microloan Fund criteria and demonstrate how the proposed activities will meet at least one of the following objectives: • The project contributes to the fulfillment of the city’s approved and adopted economic development and/or redevelopment plans. • The project prevents or eliminates slums and blight. • The project increases the local tax base. • The project brings a structure into compliance with an existing building code violation. 7. A written request for an extension shall be accompanied by a copy of current financial statements and a $500 upfront processing fee. The processing fee is used to cover processing expenses. The application for an extension beyond the original term should include a letter of denial from a conventional lender. 8. The EDA Finance Committee will recommend the approval, denial, or request a resubmission. A recommendation from the Finance Committee will be forwarded to the EDA for recommendation of approval, denial to the City Council for final action. 8. MICROLOAN POLICY REVIEW The above criteria will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that the policies reflected in this document are consistent with the economic development goals set forth by the city. 9. RIGHT OF REFUSAL The EDA may deny any application if it is found not consistent with the goals of the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan and in relation to the project’s overall impact on the community’s economy.